The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking proposals to lease office space in Follett, Texas, offering a unique opportunity for businesses in the area. The department requires a minimum of 3,152 square feet of accessible and environmentally sustainable office space, with stringent safety and efficiency standards, for a proposed 20-year term. Interested parties must submit detailed proposals, including pricing and architectural plans, by the specified deadline to be considered.

This solicitation seeks a physical space that will serve as a Farm Production and Conservation Business Center. The USDA aims to secure efficient and compliant office facilities to conduct its agricultural operations and serve the local community.

Offerors should take note that the deadline for submissions is March 29, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. CT, and the USDA reserves the right to reject late or non-compliant offers. With a budget of up to $1,000,000, the department encourages eligible businesses to respond to this request. 

For more information, contact Diana Dixon at diana.dixon@usda.gov or 919-376-8802.

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The USDA has issued a Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) seeking a minimum of 3,152 to a maximum of 3,309 American National Standards Institute/Building Owners and Managers Association square feet of office space in Follett, Texas. The space must adhere to stringent accessibility, fire safety, energy efficiency, and environmental standards. Offerors are required to submit detailed proposals using specified forms, including pricing information, evidence of financial capability, and architectural plans. The lease term is proposed at 20 years, with a 10-year firm commitment from the government. The RLP outlines specific instructions for offer submission, including email instructions and a deadline of March 29, 2024. Evaluations will follow the Method of Award outlined in the RLP, with negotiations conducted by the designated Lease Contracting Officer.

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U.S. GOVERNMENT Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks to lease the following space: State: TX City: Follett Delineated Area: City Limits of Follett Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 2,418 ABOA Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 2,539 ABOA Maximum Sq. Ft. (RSF) 2,902 RSF Space Type: Office Reserved Parking Spaces (Total): 2 Non-Reserved Parking Spacing (Total): 22 Full Term: 20 years Firm Term: 10 years Termination Rights: 120 days Additional Requirements: -200 square feet (10-foot x 20-foot structure) of additional exterior storage at the Premises.  Structure must include a minimum 10-foot by 10-foot overhead door to accommodate UTV/ATVs with trailers. - Designated breakroom and storage room. - Install the supporting infrastructure for 1 (one) dual-port Level 2 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Charging Stations in support of USDA’s electric vehicles. - Additional 200 square feet of interior storage Offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease.  A fully serviced lease is required.  Offered space shall not be in the 1-percent-annual chance (formally 100-year) flood plain. Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with the telecommunications prohibitions outlined under Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).).  For more information, visit: https://acquisition.gov/FAR-Case-2019-009/889_Part_B. Expressions of Interest Due: 2/9/2024 Market Survey (Estimated): 8/1/2024 Occupancy (Estimated): 1/11/2025 Note:   Entities not currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov, are advised to start the registration process as soon as possible if intending to submit an offer for possible lease award. Expressions of Interest shall include the following: 1.     If existing building, building name and address, and location of the available space within the Building, along with building site/ lot plans, interior layout drawings/pictures (with dimensions shown) reflecting the Space that is being offered. 2.     If new construction, site/aerial plans or building site/lot plans showing the location of the proposal land, along with the parcel number (if part of multiple parcels, all parcel numbers associated with the proposed land).  Adjacent streets showing proposed ingress/egress shall be shown on the plans. 3.     Rentable square feet (RSF) and ANSI/BOMA office area (ABOA) square feet to be offered. 4.     Date of space availability. 5.     If offeror is not the owner of the building, an authorization letter signed by owner to represent owner for property will be required. * 6.     Amount of/type of parking available on-site.  7.     Photos of the space or site being submitted, or permission for Market Survey participants to photograph the space or site. 8.    For existing buildings, provide information on condition of building systems, roof, foundation, and current floor plan.  Alternatively, provide a copy of a recent commercial building inspection or appraisal. 9.    Confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS). 10.  Confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet Seismic Safety Standards, as applicable. 11.  Confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet Fire Protection & Life Safety Requirements. 12.  For new construction or properties requiring expansion of the footprint of the building, confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet National Environmental Protection Act of 1969 (NEPA) Requirements. * As mentioned in #5 above, any submission received without written authorization to represent owner(s) will not be considered until such time the documentation has been received.  In cases where an agent is representing multiple entities, written acknowledgement/permission from each entity to represent multiple interest parties for the same submission must be submitted prior to the Expressions of Interest due date. Send Expressions of Interest to: Name/Title: Diana Dixon, Lease Contracting Officer Email Address: diana.dixon@usda.gov

U.S. Department of Agriculture Seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in FOLLETT, TX

Attached is the Reques for Lease Proposal No. 57-48295-23-NR for Lipscomb County, Follett, TX containing all procurement requirements an specifcations.


All offers mus be submitted by 4:00 p.m. (Central Time) 8/9/2024 to be considered. Any offers submitted beyond this date are subject to rejection.

Unsolicited offers mus confirm they are within the Delineated Area and not within a 100 flood plain as specified on the attached Delineated Area Map.


USDA reserves the right to reject any unsolicited offers.

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